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pessimistic

/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который склонен видеть худшую сторону вещей или верит, что произойдет худшее.

Describes a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen.

  1. Expecting the worstB2formal

    Tending to see the negative side of things or expect the worst possible outcome in any situation.

    ruПессимистичный

    • He is pessimistic about his chances of getting the job.
    • Her pessimistic outlook often discourages the team.
    • Even when things go well, she remains pessimistic about the future.

    Synonymsbleakcynicaldefeatistdownbeatforebodinggloomyhopelessnegative

    Antonymscheerfulhopefuloptimisticpositiveupbeat

Forms
  • more pessimistic comparative form
  • most pessimistic superlative form
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